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bowling

[boh-ling] / ˈboʊ lɪŋ /


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I like this seam bowling attack as a whole.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

When Robinson was dropped from the England squad following the tour of India in 2024, he boasted an impressive bowling average of 22.92.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

While there has been a simple switch in the batting order – Crawley replaced by Emilio Gay – there are as many as eight frontline bowling options in the 15-man squad, including captain Ben Stokes.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Quite often, I'd be part of a 12-man squad and knew I was competing with one person – usually Tremlett, Bresnan or Graham Onions – for the final bowling spot in the XI.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Fina invites me and Ruby over a bunch, and Ms. Ramirez takes us to the bakery in town for cake, or if she’s busy, Mr. Ramirez takes us to the movies or bowling.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish



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